We consistently rank in the top tiers of global education and sport-related studies. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results for both Education and Sport-related research place us as Scotland’s top-ranked institution for research breadth and quality (Times Higher Education). Moray House ranks in the top 10 in the UK and top 20 in the world in a number of rankings for education and sport-related studies 9th in the world for Education and Training in the 2026 QS World University Ranking by subject1st in the UK for Education in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 20263rd in the UK, 2026 THE World University Ranking for universities offering Sport Science4th in the UK, 2026 THE World University Ranking for Education Studies4th in the UK for Education and Training, 6th in the UK for Sport-related Subjects in the 2026 QS World University Ranking by subject6th in the UK for Education and 8th in the UK for Sport Science in the 2026 Complete University GuideTop 20 in the world and 1st in Scotland in the 2026 QS World University Ranking by subject: Sport-Related Subjects In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, we ranked first in Scotland in both Education and Sport-related research (Times Higher Education). We are ranked 3rd in the UK in terms of the breadth and quality of our research in Education, with nearly 80 per cent classified as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ (Times Higher Education). Nearly 90 per cent of our Sport-related research activity is classified as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’, a growth of 22 per cent since the previous REF in 2014. Accreditations, affiliations, endorsements and recognition BSc (Hons) Applied Sport ScienceThe BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science is endorsed by the CASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme.BSc Applied Sport Science programmeBA Childhood PracticeThe BA Childhood Practice is accredited by the Scottish Social Services Council.BA Childhood Practice programmeMA Learning in CommunitiesThe MA Learning in Communities, like its predecessor, the BA Community Education, is accredited by the Community Learning and Development Standards Council for Scotland.MA Learning in Communities programmeInitial Teacher Education programmesOur Initial Teacher Education Programmes - including MA (Hons) Primary Education with Gaelic, MA (Hons) Physical Education, PGDE, MSc Transformative Learning and Teaching, and MSc Dance Science and Education with TQs - are accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).MA Primary Education with GaelicMA Physical EducationPGDE PrimaryPGDE SecondaryMSc Dance Science and EducationMSc Social Justice and Community ActionThe MSc Social Justice and Community Action (Online Learning) is the flagship teaching initiative of the University of Edinburgh's Global Justice Academy, a multi-disciplinary network of academics and research centres committed to global justice concerns.MSc Social Justice and Community ActionGlobal Justice Academy Athena SWAN Bronze AwardIn recognition of the positive work Moray House School of Education and Sport has done to promote diversity and equality among staff and students, Advance HE granted the School an Athena Swan Bronze Award in 2024. This testifies to the School's commitment to embedding Athena Swan's principles of inclusion and equality into all we do. Sustainability AwardsMoray House is pleased to have earned a SILVER Sustainability Award in 2018. Office Sustainability Awards recipients fulfil a range of social responsibility and sustainability criteria focusing on communications and engagement, energy savings, sustainable travel, resource efficiency, responsible purchasing and staff wellbeing. Related linksUniversity of Edinburgh League Tables This article was published on 2024-10-07
